Video Honoring nurses on National Nurses Day - ABC News
ABC News' Danny New honors hardworking nurses across the country on National Nurses Day.
abcnews.comHere are the latest notable items on National Nurses Day (International Nurses Day in many places) from recent sources:
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In the United States, National Nurses Week culminates on May 12 with coordinated celebrations and campaigns highlighting “The Power of Nurses,” including events, light-ups of monuments and hospitals, and advocacy efforts to recognize nurses’ contributions to healthcare. This aligns with ongoing campaigns that run May 6–12 each year.[1]
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International Nurses Day 2026 has been marked by healthcare authorities in several countries, emphasizing nurses’ leadership and vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care. For example, official messages from national health quality bodies highlighted nurses as the backbone of health systems and recognized their frontline impact.[3][5]
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Coverage from major U.S. outlets recently honored nurses on National Nurses Day with dedicated segments and features, including tributes from broadcasters and news organizations recognizing nurses’ dedication and impact across settings.[6][7]
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In other regions, national health agencies and safety/quality bodies used International Nurses Day 2026 to underscore themes like empowering nurses to lead, wellbeing of the nursing workforce, and capacity-building in nursing to strengthen health systems.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific country or provide a concise roundup with direct quotes and dates from the latest articles. I can also pull a brief, up-to-date summary for Dallas, Texas, or the U.S. national context.